Asbestos Cancer: Mesothelioma
The Mesothelioma Center online is dedicated to providing those who suffer from the cancer malignant mesothelioma--also known as asbestos cancer--or from asbestosis, or who know someone who does, with the most up to date information and support.
- Find out more about malignant mesothelioma, and the various types (pleural and peritoneal) of mesothelioma.
- Learn about the symptoms of mesothelioma. Be sure to let your physician know about any prior asbestos exposure, as the symptoms are not unique.
- Diagnosing mesothelioma can be very difficult, and cases of mesothelioma misdiagnosed are not uncommon.
- Although serious, there is hope in a variety of treatment options for mesothelioma. Many new and novel treatments are currently being tested in mesothelioma clinical trials.
While "meso" (as it is sometimes called) is one of the most aggressive cancers, strides are constantly being made in combating this deadly disease. We encourage you to bookmark this site and return for the latest news and resources important to those suffering from mesothelioma and their families.
Asbestos & Mesothelioma News
- June 5, 2009 - Asbestos Management Violations Settled at Bucks County School District
- May 20, 2009 - 2009 International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma: June 25-27
- May 4, 2009 - EPA ensures students, faculty protected from asbestos at five Arizona charter schools
- April 29, 2009 - Gene Expression Ratio Test Predicts Post-Surgery Outcome in Mesothelioma
- April 28, 2009 - Scientific and Medical Facts about Chrysotile Asbestos Released by the Environmental Information Association and the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization
- April 13, 2009 - Prometheus and Rosetta Genomics Announce License and Collaboration Agreement
- March 20, 2009 - A and E Salvage, Inc. Ordered to Cease Violations of Federal Asbestos Laws and to Clean Up Contamination at the former Liberty Fibers Rayon Plant in Morristown, TN
- March 20, 2009 - EPA Enforcement of Clean Air Act Asbestos Regulations in Georgia
- March 13, 2009 - Asbestos Management Violations Settled at Two Maryland Schools
- March 2, 2009 - ADAO Celebrates Introduction of Fifth Annual Senate Resolution that Establishes “National Asbestos Awareness Week”; Senator Max Baucus Praised for Leadership in Introducing Resolution that Increases Awareness of Asbestos Dangers
- February 6, 2009 - Faulty Asbestos Removal at New Haven, CT Property Results in Fine
- January 13, 2009 - Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) Awards Leading Voices In Asbestos Awareness Top Honors
- December 29, 2008 - Rosetta Genomics Announces Commercial Availability of Its Third MicroRNA-Based Diagnostic Test: miRview(TM) meso
- December 16, 2008 - Registration Opens for 5th Annual Asbestos Awareness Day Conference: March 27 – 29, 2009, Manhattan Beach, California
- November 3, 2008 - ATSDR Issues Report on Asbestos Exposure from Libby Vermiculite
- [see mesothelioma news archives]
Mesothelioma Center Staff
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